NYSC
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is a program established on 22nd May, 1973, by General Yakubu Gowon, the then Head of State of Nigeria to involve Nigerian graduates in nation-building and the development of the country.
The primary goal of the program is to promote national unity and integration, provide essential services in various sectors, especially education and health, and fostering youth development and leadership skills.
Participation is mandatory for all Nigerian graduates of universities and polytechnics who are below the age of 30.
Exemptions and exclusions are given to those over the age of 30, those who have served in the armed forces or the police for over nine months, and those with physical disabilities.
The service year comprises four main segments: Orientation Course, Primary Assignment, Community Development Service, and Winding-Up/Passing-Out.
The orientation course lasts for three weeks and involves paramilitary drills, skill acquisition, and other activities designed to prepare the corps members for the service year.
The primary assignment involves posting corps members to places of primary assignment, such as schools, government agencies, and private organizations.
Community development service involves projects and programs carried out by corps members to benefit their host communities.
The winding-up/passing-out involves various activities culminating in a passing-out parade.
Despite its benefits, the scheme has faced criticism and challenges, including issues related to the safety of corps members, the relevance of the program, and logistical problems.
There have been calls for reforming the scheme to better meet the needs of the country and the participants.
Here are the things to do online when you log into your dashboard:
Application for re-mobilization, change of date of birth, check and print call up letter, check and print of PPA letter, check monthly clearance status, check redeployment status, check your payment status, online registration, print exclusion and relocation letters, print green card, print leave approval letters, read biometric instructions, and verify your certificate.
If you tried to access the NYSC portal but got the message “Invalid email address or password”, it may mean that you have not completed registration or have forgotten the email address/password you used to register.
To reset your password, use the ‘Forgot Password’ link below home page.
Enter your email account and the verification code.
Provide answers to the secret questions asked during your account creation and all is done.
